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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
3
A ragged cluster of notices from Johnson City reports a mayoral candidate, property updates, local business ventures, family visits, and community events. It mentions Mr George BE Burbage running for Washington county representative, various relections, new brick plant work, and social gatherings plus water charges due by the 15th.
Brownlow Loving Cup purchased by the Board of Trade has been received and is on display in the show window at J. W. Cass store. It is a handsome pine work to be presented with appropriate ceremonies early in April. The Mary Church trustees exchanged their great pile on Min Street with Hon. Robert Burrow for the corner of Roan and Main Streets to arrange for a modern church costing at least 10,000. L. E. P. Lusk Dies. After a long illness I. A. B. Lusk died at his daughter’s home Thursday afternoon. He was one of the city’s oldest residents. He leaves two daughters, a son, and many relatives. Mrs. Allison Harmon died Wednesday after a short illness with pneumonia. She was a daughter of Mrs. Jas Curtis and sister of Lt. S. Jones, about nineteen years old with a newborn child. Funeral held at Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Royal Arcanum No 1658 in Jonesboro Tenn reports a strong March net gain with many well known citizens initiated. The order boasts 287 408 members on Feb 0, a steady rise, and a large reserve fund invested in bonds. It highlights 83 713 777 04 paid to widows and orphans over ten years and invites inquiry to Regent Ed Houston or H W Lyle about life insurance at actual cost.
A local quarrel erupts as residents complain about noisy serenaders outside a home, claiming attacks of gout and drunkenness cited as excuses. The note warns of ongoing disorder and demands a halt to the disturbances. Neighbors echo concerns over privacy and decibel levels.
An OCR fragment extols Vinol as the most valuable tasting cod liver oil preparation and claims it contains all medicinal elements without oil. It promises health restoration for all ages, including weak, sickly women and children, and guarantees money back if unsatisfied. Also mentions water bills and Templar services with local church activities.
Adjunct report from Hampton Home outlines totals of present and absent soldiers, vacancies in barracks and hospital beds, and classifications of officers and enlisted personnel. It records attendance, extra duty, convalescent and sick members, plus absences on leave and AWOL.
A long community notice outlines candidate George E. Burbage for Representative from Washington county and praises temperance stance. It envisions a Johnson City park, urges church and school improvements, street work, and a citywide push for a new park to benefit youth and families.
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